Ozona in Crockett County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Crockett County Jail

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 25, 2017

1. Crockett County Jail Marker

Inscription. Built 1892, about a year after county's organization; contractor was Z.D. Gafford of San Angelo. Building stone was quarried to north of structure, on Meyers property. Tower may have been designed for hangings, but no gallows were ever installed. Though never filled to capacity, inmates have included the 1954 robbers of Ozona National Bank.

In sheriff's quarters, Ozona children about 1915 took piano lessons from sheriff's wife.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1112.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 30° 42.686′ N, 101° 12.01′ W. Marker is in Ozona, Texas, in Crockett County. It can be reached from the intersection of Avenue D and Water Works Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located next to the door of the building. The old jail building is located next to the fire station and behind the First Baptist Church, which partially blocks the view from the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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903 Avenue D, Ozona TX 76943, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Texas.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ozona's First Water Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Crockett County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Ozona Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Crockett County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Crockett (about 500 feet away); Ozona National Bank (about 500 feet away); William Mozart McVey (about 500 feet away); Fort Lancaster C.S.A. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ozona.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Ozona Stockman (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Crockett County Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 27, 2018

2. Crockett County Jail

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 23, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 2. submitted on May 27, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.